Last updated: October 6, 2026
Enter your plate number to find your coding day and check whether you can drive right now in Metro Manila.
Driving through Makati? Read the Makati coding rules — no window hours apply there.
Weekly Coding Schedule
| Day | Plate numbers ending in |
|---|---|
| Monday | 1 and 2 |
| Tuesday | 3 and 4 |
| Wednesday | 5 and 6 |
| Thursday | 7 and 8 |
| Friday | 9 and 0 |
Coding Hours
Coding is enforced from 7:00–10:00 AM and 5:00–8:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Window Hours
Coded vehicles may travel on most roads during window hours from 10:01 AM to 4:59 PM. Makati City is the exception — there are no window hours there, and coded vehicles are banned from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Fines
The standard fine for a coding violation is ₱300.
Number coding is suspended on weekends and public holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are coding hours?
Coding hours are 7:00–10:00 AM and 5:00–8:00 PM, Monday to Friday, on major Metro Manila roads.
What is my coding day?
Your coding day is based on the last digit of your plate number: Monday for 1 and 2, Tuesday for 3 and 4, Wednesday for 5 and 6, Thursday for 7 and 8, and Friday for 9 and 0.
Can I drive during window hours?
Yes. On most roads, coded vehicles may travel from 10:01 AM to 4:59 PM. The exception is Makati City, which observes no window hours — coded vehicles are banned there from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
What happens if I get caught during coding hours?
Traffic enforcers can issue a ticket carrying the standard ₱300 fine for violating the number coding scheme.
Disclaimer
ByaheGuide is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the LTO or MMDA. This checker is an estimator based on the published coding schedule; always confirm current rules with official MMDA or LGU announcements.